Movies
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The latest in our series of writers defending maligned movies is an ode to Jennifer Lopez’s sweet and surprisingly layered 00s romcom
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Referred to as ‘the greatest artist you’ve never heard of’, Bill Traylor’s compelling life is put under the spotlight in a new documentary -
The actor best known for his role in Lena Dunham’s series talks about his experimental new film Black Bear, lockdown comfort-viewing – and why his heart truly lies in theatre -
The actor and comedian discusses his early days in musical theatre, his love of U2 and his passion for fly fishing -
2 out of 5 stars.
This moving documentary attempts to modernise a musty film narrative about LGBTQ people and sport with plenty of verve but not quite enough context
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4 out of 5 stars.
Nobody – Bob Odenkirk betters John Wick in fun action caper
4 out of 5 stars.The Better Call Saul star gets a furiously entertaining star vehicle playing a suburban father who finds himself up against the Russian mob -
5 out of 5 stars.
Violation – a torrent of suppressed rage
5 out of 5 stars.Madeleine Sims-Fewer stars and co-directs this rape-revenge movie that brilliantly and brutally reframes the trauma inflicted by male violence -
1 out of 5 stars.
A Week Away – out-of-touch Netflix play for Christian audience
1 out of 5 stars.A cloying new sub-Disney Channel teen musical, packed with unremarkable performances and forgettable songs, feels oddly of another period
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Cherry – taking the 'post' out of post-traumatic stress disorder
3 out of 5 stars.
Video & audio
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Bukky Bakray was ecstatic after winning this year's rising star Bafta award for her role in the film Rocks. Meanwhile, Youn Yuh-jung, the 73-year-old Korean actor crowned best supporting actress for Minari, said in jest that the award was particularly special because the British are ‘known as very snobbish people and they have approved of me as a good actor'
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MGM has replaced its roaring lion with a CGI double after decades of improvements in video resolution and quality
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A look back at an unusual ceremony, held semi-virtually, that featured big wins for The Crown and Nomadland
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Hollywood star and former California governor combines a classic Terminator quote with a visit to a Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Los Angeles
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Josh Toussaint-Strauss looks back over the history of Vodou and its portrayal in popular culture to find out how it came to be so vilified
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When Grace Shutti was growing up, black culture was synonymous with African Americans. Now, Africans have become a leading voice in black culture, but how did this come about?
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The arrest of Watch Docs festival director Hatsura-Yavorskaya is a reminder of how much culture matters in authoritarian states -
An immaculate set of choices this year were capped by best film for Nomadland and best British film for Promising Young Woman – with Anthony Hopkins’ honour the cherry on top -
Christopher Nolan’s film baffled audiences – all they wanted in this most bewildering of years was to see a giant ape and a dinosaur going at it for 15 rounds -
The director was a prolific and legendary figure, making films in a dizzying range of genres from crime to sci-fi, satire to jazz
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The actor grew up on film sets, rubbing shoulders with the biggest stars on earth. Now he’s stepping into his father John’s shoes again – to direct a film about grief, secrets and the Lockerbie bombing -
The US director – whose documentary Time is up for an Oscar – on why virtual ceremonies are like video games -
Her performance in Elizabeth Is Missing won the veteran actress a Bafta and an Emmy
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Playing Billie Holiday was a daunting task for the first-time actor and now Oscar nominee, but she’s having a blast at the virtual award ceremonies -
The director of acclaimed horror His House on the strangeness of Covid-era awards – and almost being upstaged by his housemate -
The Oscar-nominated Bulgarian star of Borat Subsequent Moviefilm on the weirdness of shooting to fame during a pandemic
Regulars
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5 out of 5 stars.
Mark Kermode's film of the week Sound of Metal review – Riz Ahmed excels as a drummer facing deafness
5 out of 5 stars.Riz Ahmed gives a career-best performance in an astonishing drama that’s rooted in reality and fully captioned for all -
Idris Elba’s urban horseman in his new Netflix film is a welcome addition to the all-American anti-western -
With Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd set to return, nostalgia for the first film should be well served. But director Jason Reitman is also a fan of the all-female sequel
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The pandemic put films on hold. As cinemas gear up for their reopening, some movies – and their actors – may not survive the long wait
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The Hlcarpenter.com’s Sarah Lee goes behind the scenes at this year’s reduced ceremony, which had limited press, no nominees – and no audience -
From cowboys to ‘van-dwellers’, itinerant Americans are often portrayed as heroic lone wolves. Chloé Zhao’s film shows that the truth is more complicated and less glamorous
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The monstrous success of monster smackdown Godzilla vs Kong may bring back a subgenre of movies that pit one famous character against another -
Stripped of its prestige and power, this year’s awards season is the weirdest yet. But it could also mark a moment for real change when it comes to celebrating diversity -
From technical difficulties to flat jokes, here’s everything to keep a look out for during this unprecedented gong season
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Ip Man: Kung Fu Master review – stylish martial arts potboiler
2 out of 5 stars.